Ramayana: The Game of Life; Book 4: Stand Strong (Kishkindha Kanda)
Title: Ramayana: The Game of Life - Book 4: Stand Strong (Kishkindha Kanda)
Author: Shubha Vilas
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Ramayana: The Game of Life series by Shubha Vilas is a six-volume contemporary retelling of the Valmiki Ramayana. It is designed to extract practical, modern-day life lessons from the ancient epic, blending traditional storytelling with spiritual and motivational insights. Each volume in the series corresponds to a specific Kanda (book) of the Ramayana and focuses on a core life value.
The books are known for including footnotes and analogies (about 1/3 of the content) that relate the epic's events to contemporary leadership and personal growth.
This listing is for BOOK 4.
The Ramayana is not a story. It is a way of life. It is the game of life.
Life is a constant reminder that nothing, however powerful in one season, remains so in the next. These endless cycles of change could really spook someone who is unprepared to face the realities. Remember that situations of helplessness are always created by one’s own limited imagination.
• Perception appears larger than reality. Many were afraid to battle the Lankans, but grounded in reality, Rama and his army managed to free Sita.
• Fear results in pain. Lying broken and bruised, Sampati did not believe he could help until he did and it made all the difference.
• Clarity leads to freedom. Rama never wavered in his single-minded pursuit, and eventually got exactly what he wanted.
Do you have the courage to face your fears?
Stand Strong is the fourth book in Ramayana: The Game of Life series. A modern retelling of the Kishkindha Kanda of Valmiki’s epic, it reminds us through the tragic story of brothers Vali and Sugriva that life is like a dangerous treasure hunt. One must be resilient while running through confusing, zigzagging paths to acquire essential wisdom.
Book 1: Roar with Courage (Bala Kanda) – Focuses on turning "bad into good" and chronicles Rama’s birth through his marriage.
Book 2: Conquer Change (Ayodhya Kanda) – Explores "managing reversals and letting go," specifically during the drama of Rama's exile.
Book 3: Adopt Patience (Aranya Kanda) – Centers on "building trust and gaining trust" amidst the trials of the forest life.
Book 4: Stand Strong (Kishkindha Kanda) – Highlights "keeping faith and conquering fear," focusing on the meeting with Hanuman and Sugriva.
Book 5: Radiate Confidence (Sundara Kanda) – Teaches "being patient and finding success" through Hanuman’s journey to Lanka.
Book 6: Think Big to Win (Yuddha Kanda) – Challenges readers to "dare to transform your life" during the climactic battle against Ravana.
Shubha Vilas is a spiritual seeker, motivational speaker, and leadership coach with a background in engineering and law. He spent years living as a monk, a perspective he uses to distill Vedic values for a global, modern audience.
